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ENGL236
Theory and Criticism of Drama: A Research Seminar
ENGL236 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
Classic dramatic theory from Artaud to Grotowski.
Contemporary critical theory including theater semiotics,
feminism, multi-culturalism. Discussion keyed to current
local productions and student interests.
MAJOR READINGS
Aston, INTRODUCTION TO FEMINISM AND THEATRE
Aston and Savona, THEATRE AS SIGN SYSTEM
Reinelt and Roach, CRITICAL THEORY AND PERFORMANCE
Brecht, BRECHT ON THEATRE
Artaud, THE THEATRE AND ITS DOUBLE
Brook, THE EMPTY SPACE
Grotowski, TOWARD A POOR THEATRE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Frequent short papers and a
final project consisting of an anthology of
critical/theoretical texts dealing with a problem, a writer,
a play/performance or a set of plays/performances with an
introduction and a critical bibliography.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is an advanced
course for students who are interested in theory, criticism,
and theater. Some familiarity with theory is desirable;
some course work in dramatic literature is required.
Admission by permission of instructor. Pick up application
outside room 201, 285 Court Street.
This course counts toward the English Department's Theory
requirement.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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